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New earthworm species adds to Western Ghats’ rich biodiversity
The HinduThe Hindu
15 Mar 2026

New earthworm species adds to Western Ghats’ rich biodiversity

Main issues directly affecting earthworms in the Western Ghats are habitat destruction and transformation, says expert

The HinduThe Hindu
15 Mar 2026

17.4 crore voters eligible for assembly polls in TN, Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry

CEC Gyanesh Kumar said the total number of voters of the four States and Union Territories is equivalent to the population of Australia, France, South Africa, Germany and Canada.

17.4 crore voters eligible for assembly polls in TN, Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry
The HinduThe Hindu
15 Mar 2026

Kerala Cabinet approves 50% amnesty on pending traffic fines

Vehicle owners can avail themselves of the concession on traffic violation fines if they clear the dues on or before April 30

Kerala Cabinet approves 50% amnesty on pending traffic fines
The HinduThe Hindu
15 Mar 2026

10,115 more farmers to get pension under government scheme in Kerala

They will be eligible to receive a monthly pension of ₹2,000

10,115 more farmers to get pension under government scheme in Kerala
The HinduThe Hindu
15 Mar 2026

Jal Jeevan Mission: Cabinet nod to Kerala Water Authority for availing ₹4,000 crore more as loan from NABARD

Amount constitutes the second instalment of a ₹9,000-crore loan assistance that is being secured under the NABARD Infrastructure Development Assistance scheme for Jal Jeevan Mission

Jal Jeevan Mission: Cabinet nod to Kerala Water Authority for availing ₹4,000 crore more as loan from NABARD
The HinduThe Hindu
15 Mar 2026

Burglary at Kowdiar Palace; jewellery worth ₹2 crore stolen

According to the complaint, several pieces of gold and gem-studded jewellery, including antique valuables, that were kept in an iron almirah in her bedroom at the palace had gone missing

Burglary at Kowdiar Palace; jewellery worth ₹2 crore stolen
The HinduThe Hindu
15 Mar 2026

Close fight on the cards in Kerala’s bellwether constituency — Ollur

Since 1982, Ollur has elected candidates from the front that eventually forms the government in the State. Urban-rural mix, strong religious influence, and shifting voter loyalties make the constituency politically complex

Close fight on the cards in Kerala’s bellwether constituency — Ollur
The HinduThe Hindu
15 Mar 2026

Water supply to be disrupted in city wards

After a major pipeline leak was detected near Ambalamukku Junction

Water supply to be disrupted in city wards
The HinduThe Hindu
14 Mar 2026

Corporation mulling community kitchens to ensure food: Mayor

He adds that the Corporation will intervene strongly to check hoarding and black marketeering of LPG cylinders; hotel owners directed not to fleece consumers in the name of LPG shortage

Corporation mulling community kitchens to ensure food: Mayor
The HinduThe Hindu
14 Mar 2026

Emotional farewell for KSCDC chairperson S. Jayamohan

The outgoing chairman steps down after a decade-long tenure marked by a remarkable turnaround of the crisis-ridden PSU

Emotional farewell for KSCDC chairperson S. Jayamohan
The HinduThe Hindu
14 Mar 2026

Private nurses’ strike temporarily withdrawn in Kozhikode

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Private nurses’ strike temporarily withdrawn in Kozhikode
The HinduThe Hindu
14 Mar 2026

State govt. approves renewal of land lease to KFDC

The decision allows the corporation to continue its plantation activities for another 25 years

State govt. approves renewal of land lease to KFDC
The HinduThe Hindu
14 Mar 2026

Dying with dignity- processes around living will still complicated

There is no escaping the cumbersome processes involved in earning the right to die with dignity

Dying with dignity- processes around living will still complicated
The HinduThe Hindu
14 Mar 2026

Hotel industry in Kerala fears migrant exodus amid LPG crisis

‘Migrants dominate the workforce in hotels as local residents are virtually absent from the industry. Shutting down hotels risks not only losing customers and revenue but also workers, who may choose to return home’

Hotel industry in Kerala fears migrant exodus amid LPG crisis
The HinduThe Hindu
14 Mar 2026

Theatre fest in memory of P.J. Antony

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Theatre fest in memory of P.J. Antony
The HinduThe Hindu
14 Mar 2026

B. Ashok transferred as Principal Secretary, Sainik Welfare

He will also hold full additional charge of the Youth Affairs department

B. Ashok transferred as Principal Secretary, Sainik Welfare